charity, kim, paul, jolie and terri watching boys play cricket, boxing day

More on Christmas....

Well, the party goes on....

Actually, we had a late breakfast, and it was more a combination of lunch and dinner our Christmas meal, we ate at about 3.30p.m, and just generally sat around and talked.

On Boxing Day, we went to the Oaks for their Christmas celebration, and the boys all played a traditional game of cricket...which is really quite boring.

It was great to see Angie again, and she wanted me to take the photo of her with all the boys, to show everyone where all the boys are hanging out. We do have a few down here. It was a great day.

Tonight was fun also, Katia and Terri came over to stay, as I have a spare quiet room, and they can have a peaceful rest. Roberto was happy to have new company, and Katya and I got to see a movie.

MERRY CHRISTMAS....

I think it was probably the coldest Christmas I have ever experienced! It was about 10 degrees, seriously. Usually, it is sooo hot. I froze on the verandah, we set up the Christmas meal out there so as to accommmodate everyone. All turned up, plus a few additions...David, of Zeena, Merisha her husband, and the visitors that came later. We had a great feast. Tim, Adam, Renee and Sara prepared it all, with a little help from Ginny. We had it all...a la summer. Just a bit chilly, but wonderful day.

I missed my mom today. Just thinking about Christmas, and she was a key figure in pretty much all of them. Anyway, I bet she is having the best Christmas of all. A bit fragile. But thank the Lord for my understanding, compassionate ones...I do have a few!!! Amongst my teenage sons. LOL

I was very spoilt, was given an ipod, Prada perfume, and a chocolate fountain (like fondue, except you dip strawberries, marshmellows etc into chocolate). Oh yes, new pjs. Have to make this quick, as Anastasia is here with me, and wants attention.

Merry Christmas to you all, remember it is the season of giving, and some of the best gifts arent bought.

old pic...

Oh by the way...

I have made somewhat of an observation--ppl who comment on blogs, usually are blog writers. Maybe cause they like it when they get a comment, so they do as they would like others to do. Its nice to know that there actually are folk out there.

mmm...what have I been doing?

Well, I went with my sister to see Crosby, Stills and nash...what a blast from the past. I think their music was instrumental in helping me come to the Lord, they were anti-establishment, anti-war, and very pro-love ("Love the one you're with, and if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with"... words from one of their famous songs) Preach it!!! Lol. It was great, mind you...they were OLD...they had a half time interval, and I think that they may have gone out for a shot of oxygen. They truly gave so much, it was wonderful, and enjoyable...and they are still quite anti-establishment, anti-war. I went onto their web-site and they support quite a substantial amount of different charities, world wide. I was so inspired, I approached the management at the venue here and they gave me 6 tickets, which I gave to some folk for C.mas gifts...folks who would enjoy (FGAs)..

Had a few battes of late. Was asked to join a FD home, with ppl I would love to be with. It unsettled me. I took it to the Lord, and asked Him to show Me exactly where He wants me, and what He wants me to do. I read the coming New Year Activated mag, and there it was! The answer! There is a story in there, about how a mother, when she takes her kids to the beach, usually stands on the shore watching, as they venture dangerously out into the surf...kids are fine, as they know mum is watching out for them on the shoreline, if they get into any danger., she will call in the necessary help. Well, Lord wants me for now to stand on the shore line and be there (still) for my kids as they venture out into the surf of life. Cant do much to save them (call for the lifeguard...Jesus) but they know I am there, and I am keeping an eye on them,...does that make sense???

Couldn't face the usual housework yesterday, so painted and cleaned the spare room...really enjoyed it too.

Had a sleep over with Anastasia on Saturday evening (sara and tim went out) and we had breakfast in bed together the next morning. She is great...she helps!! She swept the kitchen floor when we did clean up, and did a great job too!

It has continued to rain, and today is the first sunny day, and its not so hot either.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL....I LOVE YOU!!!

and its still raining....

Well, today looks pretty much the same as the last few weeks...grey. Very unusual for this time of year, to have this weather. We have had some awesome thunderstorms, one of which left us with hail the size of tennis balls...see http://shanejo.blogspot.com/. (I dont quite know how to insert Joanna's link to go to as yet, just click on side bar on this page, if it doesnt work) Our grass is long, and the little river is trickling through our front lawn once again, and the ducks are everywhere. Our tractor is parked in our driveway, as Peter let it run out of fuel, inadvertantly, and it needs to be primed....great! We wait for a friend.

I have been helping Nadia still...sort and clean, they have moved out of their house, but the work now begins there.

I went to two Christmas parties on Saturday, we had our home party for friends and contacts and it was great! And I then went to the Ulyses bikers Christmas party, not as good as the F. one,. I ate a big meal, in the evening, and big mistake, left me in bed for two days, my system simply cannot handle such a load at that time of night. Well, I have certainly got the point now...no alcohol, and no big meals after dark. Fun!

Jo has just left for the hospital to have her baby. WHoohoo. (glad it is her) I have done my good share of that....10! "Who hath delivered, who doth deliver and who will yet deliver"

I am going to my sisters in Newcastle today, 2hours away. She is taking me to see Crosby, Stills and Nash. Blast from the past. I saw them in England in 1974. They should be like a vintage wine. Only 3 of my kids have heard of them...amazingly 16yr old Peter has, and was slightly interested. Well, "if you cant be with the one you love, love the one your with"....

time to blog...

I have spent most of the better part of last week helping Nadia move...no small job. SO MUCH STUFF. We had a garage sale on the weekend and it has only put a little dent in it all. Tore and Celia will be moving into their house after Christmas, so the pressure to get out is off. It is SO the Lord that they can move in there, a blessing to all parties. I have to watch taking home Nadia's stuff that she is forsaking, as I really dont need to collect anymore myself.

We had a barbque on Sunday evening...one of those beautiful summer affairs, friends, family, good food, and fun. It really was great. You will have to see the photos on Joanna's blog, as she informed me we BOTH cant put up the same pics. Hers definitely turned out better than mine.

The above photo is of Peter and school friend on way to first formal